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J15 DFB

1992 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1273cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,626 mi
Last recorded85,626 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 DFB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,273cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 85,626 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 85,560 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,088 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,136 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 83,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 83,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,710 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 79,686 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,988 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 75,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,973 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 71,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery tray corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery tray area corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 70,010 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 70,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 66,885 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2005 59,177 miles

battery box corroded

slight wear n/s/f top ball joint

slight wear n/s/r radius arm bearings

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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J15 DFB is a 1992 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,273cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1992 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J15 DFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 34 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J15 DFB is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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